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Roadmap Deep Dive Workshop Series

The 2021 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap was released at second annual Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit on October 7, 2021.

In this series of related workshops, we will take deeper dives into specific policies, strategies, and timely issues impacting infants, toddlers, and their caregivers. Join us to learn more about the issues you are passionate about with some of the nation’s top experts and scholars.

Registration links are below – please register for each separately.

REGISTRATION & RECORDINGS

Beyond eligibility: How can states reduce barriers to accessing benefits?

Wednesday, October 20, 2021
11:30 am-12:30 pm Central Time
Click here for the recorded event in Resources.

Beyond health coverage: How can states use Medicaid to fund the Roadmap?

Wednesday, November 3, 2021
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Central Time
Click here for the recorded event in Resources.

Beyond effectiveness: How can state policy choices increase equity?

Wednesday, November 10, 2021
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Central Time
Click here for the recorded event in Resources.

Beyond benefits: How can states design and implement a paid family leave program?

Update: This workshop will now be rescheduled for a later date. Sign-up for updates here.

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QUESTIONS?

Please contact cfrpevents@austin.utexas.edu with questions.

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